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16
Nov 21, 2016
11/16
Nov 21, 2016
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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An English translation of this important doctrinal discourse explaining why brahmins are no different from other castes and what a true brahmin is.
Topics: Buddhism, Buddhist Teaching, Brahmins
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16
Nov 21, 2016
11/16
Nov 21, 2016
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 16
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A collection of Dharma teachings, together with many explanations for the topics enumerated, from a discourse preserved outside the Pāḷi canon.
Topics: Buddhism, Sanskrit, Texts
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20
Nov 21, 2016
11/16
Nov 21, 2016
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 20
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āli verses with English translation in this collection of 423 Dhamma verses along with a synopsis of their background storie.
Topics: Buddhist Teaching, Dhamma, Wisdom Verse
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31
Nov 21, 2016
11/16
Nov 21, 2016
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 31
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A translation of sections from four discourses in the Majjhimanikāya in which the Buddha relates his experiences in struggling to attain Awakening, and whether to teach afterwards
Topics: Buddha Biography, Life of the Buddha
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126
Sep 12, 2015
09/15
Sep 12, 2015
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 126
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A reading of some of the stories from the Dhammapada Commentary as translated by Prof. Burlingame.
Topics: Buddhism, Dhammapada, Dhamma, Dharma
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53
Apr 10, 2015
04/15
Apr 10, 2015
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 53
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A translation of three discourses in the Aṅguttaranikāya (8.51-3). The first concerns the establishment of the Community of nuns; the second the qualities required by a monk to be fit to teach the nuns; and the third the discourse that led to Ven. Gotamī’s liberation. Text with the sound files embedded can be found here .
Topics: Bhikkhunis, Gender, Monks, Buddhism
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93
Nov 26, 2014
11/14
Nov 26, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 93
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A reading in Pāḷi of one of the longest and most important discourses in the Canon.
Topics: Sutta, Sutra, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Meditation
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82
Oct 9, 2014
10/14
Oct 9, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
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A translation of the thirteen commentarial stories about the nuns the Buddha singled out at excelling in various spiritual qualities (AN and AA 1.14.5.1-13), together with supplementary material.
Topics: Nuns, Bhikkhunis, Buddhist Biography, Buddhism, Dhamma, Dharma
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78
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
Sep 16, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 78
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A major discourse (MN 44) in which Visākha questions his ex-wife the Arahat Nun Dhammadinnā on Dhamma. Together with the commentarial introduction.
Topics: Buddhism, Dhamma, Dharma, Bhikkhunis, Nuns
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114
Jun 22, 2014
06/14
Jun 22, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 114
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The most complete recollection the Buddha made of his struggle, Awakening and decision to teach.
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddha Biography, Bodhisatta, Bodhisattva
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61
Jun 19, 2014
06/14
Jun 19, 2014
audio
eye 61
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Recited in Pali (English translation coming shortly). The most complete recollection the Buddha made of his struggle, Awakening and decision to teach.
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddha Biography, Bodhisatta, Bodhisattva, Dharma, Buddha Biography, Bodisatta,...
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80
Jun 14, 2014
06/14
Jun 14, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 80
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An important discourse from the Majjhimanikāya (MN 26) in which the Buddha talks about his decision to go forth, his practice while a Bodhisatta, his Awakening and decision to teach. The discourse closes with a supplementary teaching on the dangers inherent in the five strands of sense pleasure, and how Māra has control over anyone subject to them; and the freedom to be obtained by attaining states where Māra's range doesn't reach.
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Discourse, Awakening, Bodhisatta, Bodhisattva
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237
Apr 28, 2014
04/14
Apr 28, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 237
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This work gives a selection of verses that are recited when worshipping the Triple Gem; and a collection of discourses that are popularly used as Safeguards. Part of the chants are meant to be recited every day, and part rotate on a weekly basis. The system for the chanting is as follows: first there is an everyday Pūjā (which will depend on what is being offered). Then the daily Parittaṁ section begins, at the end of the chants for the day there is meditation, and when finished you can...
Topics: Paritta, Puja, Chanting, Buddhist Chanting
75
75
Mar 15, 2014
03/14
Mar 15, 2014
by
Anandajoti bhikkhu
audio
eye 75
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Topic: Theravada, Abhidhamma, Conditional Origination, Dependent Origination
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633
Jan 12, 2014
01/14
Jan 12, 2014
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 633
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A record of the Daily Chanting at the Sadao branch of the International Buddhist College (http://ibc.ac.th/en) in the Winter of 2013/4. Although it sounds like many more, there were in fact only around 6 monks present during the recording. The texts are from the Theravāda, Mahāyāna and Tibetan traditions.
Topics: Chanting, Buddhism, IBC
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312
Oct 2, 2013
10/13
Oct 2, 2013
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 312
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Reading of a translation of the opening of the Abhidhamma Paṭṭhāna, which first lists and then explains the conditional relations which prevail in the universe.
Topics: Buddhism, Abhidhamma, Buddhist Philosophy
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488
Aug 10, 2013
08/13
Aug 10, 2013
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 488
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A recording of the Prajñāpāramitā-Hṛdayam (Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom) in Sanskrit. It basically consists of an exposition on emptiness given by the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara to the Arahat Śāriputra.
Topic: Mahayana, Buddhism, Avalokitesvara, Sariputra, Emptiness,
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351
Jul 16, 2013
07/13
Jul 16, 2013
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 351
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The Mahāvaṁsa is a well-known Chronicle from Sri Lanka that has seen a number of translations into English, most famously by Wilhelm Geiger. It tells the story of the Kings of Sri Lanka, and the establishment of Buddhism in that country, and the support and challenges the religion has received down the ages. What is little known to the general public is that there is a secondary version of the text, which its editor chose to call the Extended Mahāvaṁsa. This text is almost twice as long...
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228
Apr 9, 2013
04/13
Apr 9, 2013
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 228
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The Namakkārapāḷi is a popular chanting text in Myanmar. It was written by the Venerable Elder Sāsanasodhaka as we are informed in the relevant section of the Ṭīkā. The text consists of 28 verses written in different metres in ascending order of syllables, starting with the Vatta (a.k.a. Siloka) and ending with the Saddharā. In the presentation here I have given an analysis of the metres before each verse. This is then followed by five verses in Vatta metre which encourage the...
Topics: Chanting, Pali, Burmese Text
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431
Feb 17, 2013
02/13
Feb 17, 2013
by
Bhante Anandajoti
audio
eye 431
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This is a Dhamma Talk given at the Vivekavana Buddhist Society in Berapit, Penang State, Malaysia on February 3rd 2013 about the origin of the idea of the Bodhisatta in the Theravada Tradition, how the idea was developed until it became a central part of the teaching in the early medieval period and a look at the influence the teaching about the Bodhisatta has had on the Theravada countries through the ages.
Topic: Bodhisatta, Bodhisattva, Buddha, Theravada
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272
Nov 27, 2012
11/12
Nov 27, 2012
by
พระวรัตม์ คมฺภีรปญฺโญ นรสิงห์
audio
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A reading of a Thai translation of the Vessantara Jataka by Phra Warat Gambhīrapañño Norasingha, recorded at Wat Kasattrathirat Voravihan, Ayutthaya, Thailand on 13th November 2012.
Topic: Vessantara Jataka, Wetsandon Jataka, Jataka, Dhamma, Dharma
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496
Oct 17, 2012
10/12
Oct 17, 2012
by
Ven. Bodhicitta
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eye 496
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Ven. Bodhicitta gave the first of these talks on International Bhikkhuni Day, September 29th, 2012 at the Vivekavana Buddhist Society in Penang, Malaysia. The rest of the talks were given in the following weeks as she elaborated on the subject, and explained it in a methodical way. The talks discuss the worthy aims a Buddhist should have, the various realms one can be born into, how one gets to them, and encourages everyone to strive for Awakening, rather than rebirth.
Topic: Buddhism, Dhamma, Dharma, Meditation, Mindfulness
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332
Oct 6, 2012
10/12
Oct 6, 2012
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 332
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The following story is extracted from the Dhammapada Commentary to verse 290. A Jataka story told by the Buddha that shows Independently Awakened Ones (Paccekabuddha) do teach, and it is possible to attain Awakening with them.
Topics: Buddha, Dhamma, Dharma, Jataka, Dhammapada
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152
Oct 2, 2012
10/12
Oct 2, 2012
by
Bhante Anandajoti
audio
eye 152
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A short talk given by Bhante Anandajoti on International Bhikkhuni Day, September 29th, 2012, to introduce some of the issues around the ordination of women in the Theravada tradition. The talk covers such topics as the Buddha's original intention in organising the Dispensation, the teachings given by Bhikkhunis, the Asokan missions and their results, passing the lineage to China, the end of the lineage, its reinstatement and more.
Topics: Bhikkhunis, Women's Ordination, Nuns, Theravada, Asokan Missions
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528
Sep 3, 2012
09/12
Sep 3, 2012
by
Ven. Bodhicitta
audio
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A record of a 10-day retreat given by the Sri Lankan bhikkhuni Ven Bodhicitta in Kuala Lumpur in March 2012.
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Meditation, Mindfulness, Precepts
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149
Jul 4, 2012
07/12
Jul 4, 2012
by
Ven. Bodhicitta
audio
eye 149
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A talk given in Taiping, Malaysia as part of a Dhamma Duta tour organised by the Support Network for Women Renunciants in Malaysia and Singapore. In the talk Ven. Bodhicitta discusses her motivation for giving up a successful career in Bio-Medicine to become a Theravada Bhikkhuni.
Topic: Bhikkhunis, Nuns, Buddhism, Dhamma, Dharma
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432
May 10, 2012
05/12
May 10, 2012
by
Ven. Bhikkhuṇī Bodhicitta
audio
eye 432
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The Sri Lankan bhikkhuṇī Ven. Bodhicitta discusses whether the recent reintroduction of the bhikkhuṇī ordination in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition is against the Buddha's Teaching or intentions. The talk was recorded at Mahindarama, Penang, as part of a tour organised by the Supprt Network for Women Renunciants in Malaysia and Singapore in February 2012.
Topic: Bhikkhunis, Dhamma, Dharma, Nuns, Ordination, Buddhist History, Buddhism
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300
Apr 15, 2012
04/12
Apr 15, 2012
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 300
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A reading of the translation of a section of the Buddhāpadāna by Mr. Dwijendralal Barua, M.A. The text can be found here , along with a very interesting essay by the same author.
Topic: Buddha, Biography, Legends, Traditions
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292
Apr 9, 2012
04/12
Apr 9, 2012
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 292
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A reading of the first translation of the Extended Mahāvaṁsa chapters XII-XIV, which describe the missions sent out during King Asoka's time to bring the Dhamma to the outlying districts and countries. Text can be found here . There is also a video about Asoka and the Missions here .
Topic: Asoka, Buddhism, Buddhist History, Sri Lanka, Mahinda
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Apr 3, 2012
04/12
Apr 3, 2012
by
Bhante Anandajoti
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A series of talks on the Basic Practice on Mindfulness, which covers only certain topics which are believed to have been the original teachings on mindfulness to which others were added on later. These are mainly aimed at what these teachings can offer to the lay practitioner, and concentrate on offering advice for putting these teachings into practice in one's everyday life.
Topics: Mindfulness, Meditation, Dhamma, Dharma
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392
Feb 4, 2012
02/12
Feb 4, 2012
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 392
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The texts which are translated here describe the previous deeds of the Buddha which led in his last life to various kinds of suffering: from spending a long time in the wasteland of severe austerities; to receiving slander at various hands; to physical ailments of various kinds: being attacked and cut by rocks and scalpels; and getting headaches, backaches and dysentry.
Topics: Buddha, Biography, Apadana
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Dec 23, 2011
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Dec 23, 2011
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Vīdāgama Maitreya Mahāthera
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Lo Weda Sangarawa was composed by Ven. Vīdāgama Maitreya Mahathera in the 15th century. This venerable poet flourished during the Kotte period of Sri Lankan history, which saw a revival of Sinhala literature, and is the best known among his literary works, both for its remarkable poetic excellence and the vast impact it has made on the lives of the Buddhists ever since it was composed. Couched in the classical Sinhala metre abounding in alliteration, the poem is a perfect blend of sound and...
Topic: Dhamma, Dharma, Virtue, Ethics, Sinhala, Sri Lanka, Poetry
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311
Dec 21, 2011
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Dec 21, 2011
by
Ajahn Sujivo
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eye 311
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Four recordings of the Malaysian monk Ajahn Sujivo chanting paritta or protection texts in the style that is used in Thailand. Videos of Ajahn chanting these texts can also be found on youtube .
Topics: Pali, Chanting, Paritta, Protection
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392
Oct 28, 2011
10/11
Oct 28, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 392
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A recital in Pāli of one section of the Abhidhamma Vibhanga text concerned with an analysis of Satipaṭṭhāna (Mindfulness). A reading of the English translation can be found here .
Topic: Abhidhamma, Abhidharma, Buddhism, Dhamma, Dharma, Mindfulness, meditation
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Oct 20, 2011
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Oct 20, 2011
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Bhikkhu Sumedha
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The teachings of Bhikkhu Sumedha on pain, stress and illness, gathered while he was working in the Intensive Care Unit at Peradeniya General Hospital during the last ten years of his life. Based on his personal experiences in working with Doctors, Nurses and patients.
Topic: ethics, dhamma, dharma, stress, pain, illness, buddhism,
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459
Sep 29, 2011
09/11
Sep 29, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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eye 459
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A recital of the 5th collection in the Saṁyuttanikāya concerning Bhikkhunīs and their encounter with Māra. The recital is in Pāḷi, for recordings of the English translation go to this page .
Topic: Bhikkhunis, Nuns, Mara, Discourses, Dhamma, Dharma, Sutta, Sutra
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583
Sep 28, 2011
09/11
Sep 28, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 583
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Ten short but profound discourses from the Thematic Discourses (Saṁyuttanikāya) in the Pāḷi Canon in which Māra tries to tempt or distract various Arahat nuns but only gets fine rebukes from the nuns for his trouble. Some of the most memorable teaching in verse is found in this collection. The text with the audio embedded on the page, can be found on this page . The recital here is in English, for the same discourses in Pāḷi go to this page .
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Topic: Bhikkhunis, Nuns, Mara, Discourses, Dhamma, Dharma, Sutta, Sutra
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191
Sep 20, 2011
09/11
Sep 20, 2011
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This is a Dhamma Talk given at the Vivekavana Buddhist Society on September 18th to celebrate the First Annual International Bhikkhuni Day, which was held the day before. The talk discusses the original intentions behind the organisation of the Buddhist community, how that has changed over time, and the benefits there would be in returning to the Buddha’s original intentions. Along the way the talk takes into consideration the original organisation of the Sanghas, their relationships...
Topic: Bhikkhunis, History, Sangha, Women
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Jul 31, 2011
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Jul 31, 2011
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Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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This collection of verses, made by one of the leading scholar-monks in Sri Lanka in the 20th century, is one of the most useful compiliations on the moral life of the layman that can be found. Drawn mainly from the great verses collections in the Pāḷi Nikāyas almost all aspects of the lay life have been covered, and it brings together in a fairly comprehensive way many teachings that would otherwise be lost in obscurity... This collection of verses, made by one of the leading scholar-monks...
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Virtue, Ethics, Wisdom
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224
Jun 22, 2011
06/11
Jun 22, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 224
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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67
Jun 21, 2011
06/11
Jun 21, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 67
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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115
Jun 21, 2011
06/11
Jun 21, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 115
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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134
Jun 20, 2011
06/11
Jun 20, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 134
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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75
Jun 20, 2011
06/11
Jun 20, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 75
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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125
Jun 19, 2011
06/11
Jun 19, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 125
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness
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73
Jun 19, 2011
06/11
Jun 19, 2011
by
Ajahn Suthep
audio
eye 73
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Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Meditation, Mindfulness
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299
May 24, 2011
05/11
May 24, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 299
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These are sample files for the quotations used in my study: An Outline of Metres in the Pali Canon. They are embedded at various places in this book .
Topics: Metre, Pali Canon, Verses
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727
May 3, 2011
05/11
May 3, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
audio
eye 727
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This is a chanting of 68 of the final verses from the Mahāvamsa. It was customary in the Medieval period to finish each chapter with a flourish by including a verse written in one of the Classical metres. This collection serves to provide examples of those metres, and they have now been read in to accompany the text , so that students can get a better understanding of the underlying rhythms of the metres used in the Medieval texts.
Topics: Pali, Verse, Stanza, Prosody
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Apr 28, 2011
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Apr 28, 2011
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Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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A recording of the Pāḷi text of one of the best loved books in the Canon, featuring verses written in different metres: Siloka, Tuṭṭhubha, Jagatī, Vetālīya and Opacchandasaka.
Topics: Dhamma, Dharma, Pali Canon, Buddha, Buddhist Teaching
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505
Mar 14, 2011
03/11
Mar 14, 2011
by
Anandajoti Bhikkhu
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This is a reading of one of the earliest Buddhist texts, the Pārāyanavagga (The Way to the Beyond) in the Pāḷi Canonical language, which forms part 5 of the Suttanipāta (KN 5). The text falls into three clearly discernible sections. The first form the Vatthugāthā, the Introductory Verses; this is followed by the Pucchā, or Questions, in which are recorded, mainly in verse, 16 dialogues between the Buddha and a group of brāhmaṇa meditation masters; and thirdly, there is a fitting...
Topics: Buddha, Dhamma, Dharma, Sutta, Sutra, Discourse
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